Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Sea lore holds that all ships must be launched on a Wednesday, or else it's bad luck.

Boris Karloff (William Henry Pratt) first appeared on stage at 9 years old as the Demon King in Cinderella.

The wasabi powders and pastes usually found in grocery stores and restaurants are made from horseradish and mustard powders and are not real wasabi at all. Because wasabi plants are peculiar and particular in their needs, real wasabi is more expensive and is considered a rare delicacy.

The U.S. Mint estimates there are around 140 billion pennies in circulation, while others say there are as many as 200 billion. Since the first penny was minted in 1787, more than 300 billion have been produced.

Certain episodes of The Twilight Zone have old sponsor advertisements for Lilt hair care, Crest toothpaste, and Pall Mall cigarettes blacked out during the credits.